Finding the Third Proportional to 625,536 and 1,339,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,536 and 1,339,644 is: 2,868,973.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,536 : 1,339,644 = 1,339,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,536/1,339,644 = 1,339,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,536x = 1,339,644 × 1,339,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,536x = 1,794,646,046,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,646,046,736/625,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,973.24
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